China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that over 750 billion yuan has been invested in western regions through East-West cooperation to consolidate poverty alleviation efforts and promote rural revitalization. This initiative has created jobs for over 5 million rural laborers, including 3 million formerly impoverished individuals.
Overseas Chinese media representatives visited Tongjiang County, Bazhong City, Sichuan Province, to observe how the Qinba Mountains region is transforming local resources into industrial advantages, focusing on the Qingyu pig and Tremella mushroom industries.
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs plans to deepen East-West cooperation for rural revitalization. The initiative will focus on stable partnerships, industrial development, and enhanced support in education, healthcare, and technology, building on successful models.
China's East-West cooperation initiative has seen significant progress in rural revitalization, with 16,000 officials exchanged and over 120,000 teachers and doctors sent to the west. Over 6,500 schools and hospitals in the east are partnering with more than 7,700 institutions in the west, facilitating the transfer of quality educational and medical resources.
In Taining County, Fujian, a 2,000-mu yellow daylily cultivation base is boosting rural revitalization. The industry, led by local entrepreneur Feng Aiming, utilizes a "branch + company + farmer" model, extending the value chain through processing and staggered harvesting, significantly increasing farmer incomes and local output.
China is rapidly developing a 'village livestreamer' workforce to boost rural economies. These individuals use online platforms and live streaming to sell local products, promote tourism, and increase farmer incomes, with rural online retail sales exceeding 3 trillion yuan in 2025.
Gaoping City in Shanxi Province is strengthening its selenium-rich sweet potato industry through technological advancements and government support. The region is using advanced cultivation techniques and research to increase yields and develop new varieties, aiming to drive rural economic growth.
New media professionals in Xiangtan, Hunan, are driving rural revitalization by promoting local attractions like the Caojia'ao Waterfall through live streaming and short videos. This initiative has attracted over 70,000 tourists, generating millions in revenue and benefiting thousands of villagers.
Xinbin Manchu Autonomous County in Liaoning is revitalizing its rural economy by leveraging its rich forest resources to produce and export handcrafted floral arrangements and other decorative items. The county has seen significant growth through cross-border e-commerce, with products reaching markets in the US, Europe, and Australia, boosting farmer incomes and contributing to rural development.
Xiaohabian Village in Yunnan's Milet City has revitalized its economy by cultivating edible roses. The village has developed a model integrating farming, processing, and agritourism, leading to over 90,000 tourists annually and a per capita income exceeding 60,000 yuan.
